Background
Garlits, Donald Glenn was born on January 14, 1932 in Tampa, Florida, United States. Son of Edward Elmer Garlits and Helen Lorenz Garlits Martino.
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Donald Glenn Garlits
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Donald Glenn Garlits, American professional race car driver. Inducted into International Motor Sports Hall of Fame, 1989, 97; private drag car exhibited in National Museum of America History, Washington, 1987. Candidate for United States Congress, Florida, 1994. With Florida National Guard, 1949-1957. Member National Hot Rod Association, National Street Rod Association, 200 Mile an Hour Club.
Education
Graduated from high school, Tampa.
Career
Bodyshop helper Ferman Chevrolet, Tampa, 1950-1951. With American Can Company, 1951-1953. Body shop worker Langston Garage, 1953-1954, Wheelers Garage, Tampa, 1954-1956.
Owner Don's Garage, 1956-1959, Garlits Automotive, Tampa, 1959-1964, Don Garlits Inc., Troy, Michigan, 1964-1966, Seffiver, Florida, 1966-1969, Don Harlits Hi-Performance World Inc., Tampa, 1969-1976, Don Garlits Museum of Daughters of the Revolution Seffiver, Ocala, Florida, since 1976.
Achievements
Membership
Candidate for United States Congress, Florida, 1994. With Florida National Guard, 1949-1957. Member National Hot Rod Association, National Street Rod Association, 200 Mile an Hour Club.
Interests
Connections
Married Patricia Louise, February 20, 1953. Children: Gay Lyn Capitano, Donna Garlits Perry.
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Political Party
Republican